Legal Matters

Franchise agreements are usually lengthy (around 40-60 pages) and contain many obligations and restrictions on the franchisee. Before signing the agreement, it is important to

Does your business have what it takes to become a franchise operation? There is no legal definition of franchising but a franchise is a contractual

As there is no specific “franchise law” in the UK, a franchisee must look carefully at the terms of their signed franchise agreement. Can you give

a recent High Court case has shone the spotlight on misrepresentation in franchising and the options open to franchisees who believe they have been mis-sold

Is your business ready for the changing IR35 tax rules? Background to IR35 Personal Services Companies (PSCs) became increasingly popular in the 1990s and allowed

5 New Year resolutions to help you prepare for employing EU nationals after Brexit With the new year now upon us, if you run a

By Annabel Dunster, Associate Solicitor for Hamilton Pratt Branding is one of the most important elements of a franchise model. Brand awareness is more relevant

The franchisor-franchisee relationship is the bedrock of a successful franchise business. The last thing you want is to become embroiled in a lengthy, costly legal